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iPhone 8 Longer Battery Life Said to be a Major Draw for Potential Upgrades

Posted by Evan Selleck on Feb 23, 2017

One could argue that every aspect of the upcoming and oft-rumored iPhone 8 is meant to be a reason to upgrade from any previous version of the smartphone.

But, if you ask Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty, one of the biggest factors that owners of older iPhone models will have to consider for an upgrade is the iPhone 8’s battery life. Huberty’s analyst note actually reiterates a variety of different rumors, including that the upcoming flagship will be “higher priced,” will feature an OLED display, and more:

“In addition to more modest updates to current iPhone SKUs, we expect Apple to launch a higher priced device with AMOLED display that allows for a curved form factor and longer battery life, wireless charging technology, 3D sensors, and more advanced AI software capabilities. While we see accelerated upgrades for Apple’s highest end users in all regions, our work suggests China users are especially sensitive to new technology and form factor changes.”

It’s hard to argue that longer battery life in any version of an upcoming iPhone is a bonus, and for anyone who has been holding onto their phone for a couple of years, or more, it’s certainly something to consider when looking to upgrade.

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